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KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha YZF R15S V3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 160 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 160 and YZF R15S V3. KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Price starts at Rs.1.68 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Racing Blue. KTM RC 160 is 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is a 4 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of range, RC 160 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and YZF R15S V3 has a mileage of 43.5 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 160 is available in N/A colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 160 vs YZF R15S V3

Key HighlightsKTM RC 160Yamaha YZF R15S V3
PriceRs.1.85 LakhRs.1.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity164.22 cc155 cc
Power18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge43.5 kmpl
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KTM RC 160 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Racing Blue bike
Racing Blue
Rs. 1.68 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.08 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.88 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
-
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.75 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
164.22 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
-
Front Disc Size
320
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Front Wheel Size
R17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Nl
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
33
Rear Wheel Size
R17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Inverted Telescopic fork
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Canister Monoshock, 6 step Adjustable
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 R17
100/80-17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
2 Years or 30000km

Body & Suspension

Colors
-
Images
Frame Type
Split-Trellis Frame
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
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1 Per cylinder
Engine Capacity
164.22 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, SOHC, IC Engine
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve
No. of Cylinders
1
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.048 kwh
Top Speed
-
136 kmph
Bore x Stroke
66 mm X 48 mm
58 x 58.7 mm
Configuration
SOHC
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
EFI
Fuel Injection
Max Power
18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
check
Engine Kill Switch
-
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
Split
-

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
-
check
Side Stand Alarm
-
check
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Slipper Clutch
check
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1965 mm
1990 mm
Width
701 mm
725 mm
Height
1150 mm
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1347 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.75 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1 Litres
Body Type
Sports
Sports Bike
Seat Height
830 mm
815 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
-
142 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
check

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 'S' model makes the pillion seat far more comfortable
  • The best handling 150cc bike in the market
  • The most advanced 150cc bike out there
Cons
  • If pillion comfort is priority, look elsewhere
  • Very pricey for the engine capacity
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 160 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3

Safety

RC 160 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. YZF R15S V3 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 160 has features like GPS & Navigation and Yamaha YZF R15S V3, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 160 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and YZF R15S V3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 160 has a 13.75 Litres fuel tank with 1150 mm seat height. Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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